Bio: John D. Anderson, Bienville Parish Louisiana
Source: Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest Louisiana
The Southern Publishing Company, Chicago & Nashville,  1890
Submitted by
Gaytha Thompson
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JOHN D. ANDERSON
Cotton planter and miller, Arcadia, La

This gentleman, who was originally from Alabama, where his birth occurred on
October 27, 1841, is the youngest of eight children--five daughters and three
sons, born to Dr. R. and Abigial H. (Lumpkin) Anderson, both natives of
Virginia, born in November, 1802 and 1799, respectively.  The father could
remember the War of 1812, and his grandfather was a soldier in that war.  He
died at the age of eighty two, and his wife at the age of eighty three.  Both
received good common educations.  The children are named as follows: May (who
died in infancy), James E. (Is married, and is a farmer by occupation),
Elizabeth (deceased), W. M (resides in Claiborne Parish, married, and is a
farmer by occupation), Sarah Jane (deceased), Caroline (resides in Texas and
is the wife of T. N. Calhoun, who is an agriculturist), and Salina W. (Now
resides in Bienville Parish, and is the wife of J. P. White, who is a
planter).  

John D. Anderson received a good, practical education in the country schools,
and is a lover of good educational principles.  When eighteen years of age he
began as a laborer and without a surplus dollar to his name.  He continued at
this until 1861, when he enlisted in the "Arcadia Invincibles," and was
assigned to the Twelfth Louisiana Infantry Volunteers, which was organized at
Camp Moore.  From there they were sent at once to Columbus, Ky., with Thomas
Scott as colonel of the regiment, although Col. Standifer was afterward
appointed in his place.  Mr. Anderson was in every battle that his regiment
took part in, and was in the following engagements; Belmont, Corinth,
Vicksburg, Baker's Creek, etc.; they were around the site of Vicksburg for
forty eight days, and was then in the battle of Jackson; from there they went
to Martin, Miss, thence to Atlanta, Ga., and Mr. Anderson was in all the
terrible battles around the last named place; he was int he battle of Resaca,
Kenesaw, and at the battle of Baker's Creek, near Vicksburg, he received a
flesh wound in the shoulder, but was not disabled by it; he was in the battle
of Peach Tree Creek, Franklin and Nashville, where he was captured.  He was
taken to Natchez, thence to Vicksburg, and form there to Alton, where he
remained until the surrender.  During the four years he was in service he was
sick about one month of that time.  After cessation of hostilities he
returned home and embarked in agricultural pursuits.  

On February 1, 1866, he selected as his companion in life Miss E. J. Gloer, a
native of Georgia, born October 15, 1841, and they became the parents of three
children--all sons.  The eldest died in infancy; Alonzo resides with his
parents.  He is now a student at Lexington University, where he expects to
graduate.  He was a student at the Arcadia College for four years, and is a
young gentleman who expects to make for himself a life which may prove a boon
to himself and to his parents.  Willie D. died while young.  

Mr. Anderson has always been a sterling Democrat, and, although he has not
been active in politics, he still supports men of principle and integrity.  He
gives his hearty support to all enterprises for the interests of his county,
and is one who is not backward in any good cause.  Mrs. Anderson is a member
of the Missionary Baptist church, and an active worker in the same.  They are
the owners of 413 acres of land, and are also the owners of a ginning and
grist plant, which cost him about $1,600.  They have a neat and comfortable,
Southern home, and here, surrounded by all that makes life happy, they will
pass the remainder of their days.





J